Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-28
GARDINER.

Another marriage was yesterday added
to the number that have taken place in Gar
diner this fall another couple made happy,
and the "racket" not yet cleared up. In
this case the contracting parties being Mr..
G. Dexter Libby, one of Gardeners most
most promising men, and Miss Lutte B.,
daughter of H. X. Morrell Esq the former
proprietor of the Home Journal. The mar
rage service was performed by Rev. DR..
Boss, of the Methodist Episcopal church, at
the residence of the brides parents only the
near relations of the contracting parties
being present. Many friends had shown
their good will by sending beautiful presents
After the ceremony which took place at noon,
a collation. was served and the happy couple
took the afternoon train for a trip TO New
York, and other cities, sving the best wishes
of all who knew them.
There was pleasant little family gather
ing at the residence of S. Maxcy, Esq, on
Brunswick Avenue last evening, it being the
fifth anniversary of their marriage.
Grand Division S. of T. of N. A. held
their annual session at Good Templars' Hal,
Davenport Block, in this city, Wednesday,
and had the largest and most interesting
meeting of this order for several years. The
officers elected are Frank Stevens of Cumber-
land Mills, G. w. P. Mrs. Marson of w ater-
vile, G. w. A Ii. X. Morrill, of Gardiner
Treasurer. A social gathering was held in
the evening in which members of Warren
Division participated, where short and pithy
speeches were made by members and other
pleasures INDUCED in. The next session
will be held at Bar Hsrbor in April, Annual
session at Cumberland Mills in October
1888
The Salvation Army, with full ranks, pre-
ceded by brass band, paraded Wednesday
evening. Delegations were present from
other places to greet Major Bryant, on this,
his fret visit to Gardiner. Interesting exer-
cises were held at the barracks, but want of
time prevents a more extended notice. The
Army here have always behaved in most
devout and orderly manner and have done
much good.
Mr. Charles Morrell and sister Dora ar
rived on the boat Wednesday morning for a
brief visit to their parents and to witness the
marriage of their sister.
Supt. Cunningham is laying new side
walk opposite the shoe factory. He has also
rebuilt, or repaired the walks in many other
parts of the city, preparatory for winter.
Many of the friends of Mr. Thomas Fender,
had assembled at the home of his brother, in
Farmingdale, Tuesday evening to greet him
and his new bride, upon their arrival. Miss
ing the train in Boston, they did not get here
until A. NJ. The company waited patiently
until they did come however, and had a good
time all the same, though rather sleepy the
next day.
At meeting of the stockholders of the
Randolph Shoe Factory, held at Hecla Hal
Wednesday evening, the committee on sub
scriptions reported the stock all taken, and
the company proceeded to organize by choos
| ing Franklin Stevens, Pres; A. c. Clark
Treas B. A. Cox, Clerk; with &. 2. H
Jewett, R. c.. Moody, and L. w. Goodspeed
Directors. The directors were authorized tc
select Site prepare plans, and make sucf
other arrangements as they think best, fol
the speedy erection of the building.